See where Louisiana ranks as one of the most dangerous states
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana is ranked as one of the most dangerous states in the nation.
According to a study conducted by researchers at Kevin McManus Law, Louisiana is the second most dangerous state.
Researchers used factors such as traffic fatalities, workplace injuries, firearm-related deaths and crime rates from government sources.
The most dangerous state to live in is New Mexico with an overall score of 81.28 out of 100. The leading categories are aggravated assault, motor vehicle thefts, larceny and firearm-related deaths.
Louisiana has an overall score of 73.30 and the leading categories are firearm-related deaths, homicide, aggravated assault, car thefts and larceny. Firearm-related deaths are the highest of all states at 28.20 deaths per 100,000 residents.
Rhode Island is reported to be the safest state with an index score of 12.70. About 11.68 car thefts per 100,000 residents, 0.21 homicides per 100,000 residents and 8.88 assault incidents per 100,000 people.
'These results highlight significant disparities in safety across the United States,' said an expert at Kevin McManus. 'Residents in higher-risk states must be aware of these factors and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their communities. Implementing neighborhood watch programs, advocating for better public safety resources, and staying informed about local crime trends can make a meaningful difference in reducing risks.'
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Here are the 10 most dangerous places in the U.S.
New Mexico — 81.28
Louisiana — 73.30
Arkansas — 65.63
Alaska — 62.16
Nevada — 57.64
Tennessee — 56.31
Colorado — 55.84
Missouri — 55.09
South Carolina — 51.97
North Dakota — 50.17
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